Lake Rotoiti Circuit
DOC track · Nelson/Tasman
Lake Rotoiti Circuit is a 17.7 km DOC walk in Nelson/Tasman with 298 m of climbing and a high point of 714 m.
Walk around Lake Rotoiti, surrounded by high mountain peaks. It's a great option for families with children and there is the option to catch a water taxi one way or to stay overnight in a hut. This track is part of Te Araroa Trail.
Track stats
| Distance | 17.7 km |
|---|---|
| Time (DOC) | 7-10 hr |
| Difficulty (DOC) | Advanced |
| Track type | Walking Track |
| Elevation gain | 298 m |
| Elevation loss | 186 m |
| Highest point | 714 m |
| Lowest point | 620 m |
| Region | Nelson/Tasman |
| Start | -41.80722, 172.84914 |
| End | -41.81218, 172.81226 |
Distance, elevation and the profile are worked out by TrailTreks from DOC's track line and the LINZ 8 m elevation model, from the start marker on the map. Time and difficulty are DOC's.
Elevation profile
Huts near the track
- Coldwater Hut (on the track)
- Lakehead Hut (on the track)
- Bushline Hut (1.0 km from the track)
Campsites near the track
- Kerr Bay Campsite (0.2 km from the track)
- West Bay Campsite - Buller Zone (1.5 km from the track)
GPX file
Download the Lake Rotoiti Circuit GPX file (DOC's full track line with elevations) for your GPS or mapping app.
Alerts and conditions
Check current alerts on DOC before you go: tracks close for slips, floods, fire risk and pest control. The DOC page also has access, facilities and safety information.
Nearby DOC tracks
- Travers-Sabine Circuit (0.0 km away)
- Lake Rotoiti (Kerr Bay) walks (1.0 km away)
- St Arnaud Range Track (1.0 km away)
- Angelus Hut via Speargrass Track and Speargrass Creek Route (3.7 km away)
- Mount Robert Circuit (3.7 km away)
Plan it offline in TrailTreks
Plan Lake Rotoiti Circuit in the free TrailTreks: NZ Topo Maps app: LINZ topo maps that work with no signal, DOC huts, tracks and alerts, and mountain weather.